The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, Gregory Kehoe, announced that his office filed 154 immigration-related charges during the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The numbers reflect a continued push for strict immigration enforcement in the region, in line with the Trump administration’s priorities.
Kehoe explained, “Enforcement of our country’s immigration laws is one of the top priorities of the United States Attorney’s Office. We, along with our law enforcement partners, will continue to investigate and prosecute people who enter or remain in the United States illegally, and anyone who helps them do so.”
The Middle District of Florida covers more than 350 miles and includes five divisions with 46 judges. Kehoe’s appointment as U.S. Attorney is still awaiting Senate confirmation.
Kehoe brings decades of experience with the Department of Justice (DOJ), both in the U.S. and overseas. He has handled racketeering cases, corruption and drug prosecutions, and even led a major investigation into the Bank of Credit and Commerce International.
After taking office, Kehoe said the community expects results: “People out there expect this office to address certain issues, and those expectations are well-founded. We have to meet them.”
In the 1990s, Kehoe also worked at the International Law Crimes Tribunal for Yugoslavia and later advised the Iraqi Special Tribunal for the Department of Defense. He took over from Roger Handberg and has said he wants to maintain steady management of federal cases.
Kehoe has described his work as a calling: “I believe in public service. I believe in the greater good, and that’s the main reason I came back.”
